SCO reinforced its commitment to developers today by rolling out a new global developer program, bolstered with more support for developers and system builders wanting to access the exploding Intel based UNIX server market.
Beginning immediately, SCO will deliver its core package of benefits to all SCO hardware and software developers regardless of geographical location. Now developers worldwide will receive discounted and free software, optional software development technical support, marketing, promotion and a number of other rewards. To effectively support the new program on a global level, SCO has greatly increased the staff of the SCO Developer Relations Group.
"We are pumping more resources into our Developer Program, worldwide," said Greg Schwarzer, director of Developer Programs, SCO. "The industry seems to have an insatiable appetite for the `UNIX on Intel` platform, and now we`re seeing more developers looking to support this platform. As SCO moves forward with IBM and Intel on Project Monterey, this new developer program will be a key mechanism for delivering the tools and technologies needed for development on UnixWare 7 today and in the future." Around the World
The SCO Developer Program had formerly been organized to support developers based on geographic location. As a result, certain elements of the program were not available to all developers around the world. As of today, that has all changed.
SCO has doubled its developer program staff in recent months and committed a series of new offerings to developers worldwide. The staff is dedicated to serving the developer community with the tools and programs needed to leverage the SCO platform quickly and easily. In months to come, additional regional benefits will be added on a country-by-country basis.
Developer Benefits
Membership in the SCO Global Developer Program is free to all hardware and software developers interested in developing on SCO. Upon joining the program, new members will receive significantly discounted development systems. This will include a listing in SCO`s Application Directory, access to the new online Developer Lounge, a copy of TakeFive Software`s Integrated Development Environment, Sniff+, SCO product brochures, the latest issue of its quarterly technical newsletter, and additional information on how to access all other benefits, such as technical support.
"I am very pleased to see SCO streamlining their entire developer program into one global organization," said George Pajari, President of Faximum Software, Inc. in Vancouver, Canada. "As an SCO developer, I am looking forward to improved benefits not only for myself, but for the huge SCO developer base worldwide."
About Project Monterey
Project Monterey, the joint venture between SCO, IBM and Intel, provides a clear roadmap for UNIX systems on Intel processors, starting today with SCO UnixWare 7. Working with IBM, SCO will incorporate key AIX technologies into UnixWare 7 and jointly develop the leading UNIX server system for IA-64. Applications built today on UnixWare 7 will run unchanged on the IA-64 platform when it becomes available. IBM has also committed to deliver key application middleware for UnixWare 7, making UnixWare 7 the platform for software development.
Sign up Today
To join the SCO Global Developer Program, please go to the application at http://www.sco.com/developer. Membership is open to all individuals and organizations developing software for resale, educational use, or for the Open Source community. Questions or concerns about the program should be directed to devprog@sco.com.
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